In the initial âexpandingâ phase, lymphatic fluid flows at an increased rate and volume from an affected joint to the draining LN via afferent lymphatic vessels. The LN volume expands, presumably to accommodate the influx of cells and lymph exiting the inflamed synovium.
Other signs and symptoms of COPD may include: 1  Shortness of breath, especially during physical activities. 2  Wheezing. 3  Chest tightness.  Having to clear your throat first thing in the morning, due to excess mucus in your 1  lungs. A chronic cough that may produce mucus (sputum) that may be clear, white, yellow or greenish.
11 Symptoms That Could Signal COPD. Wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath are common with both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) , and the two conditions can even co-exist, particularly in people who smoke. But there are significant differences between them. People with asthma tend to have a dry cough and wheeze, symptoms which may become worse at night; following a careful management plan can help control asthma symptoms. 2  Related symptoms. 3  Asthma is often accompanied by other allergy-related symptoms, like eczema or rhinitis, while COPD is not.